Which PA System Should I Buy? PA Speaker Finder Quiz
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- 208 hand-scored PA products
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Which PA system should I buy?
7 quick questions about your gigs. Your top 5 from 208 hand-scored PA speakers, subs, monitors and column systems.
By Ivan Meshcheriakov (IvanFromRnD), producer. Built on the PA & Live Sound Bible '26.
Find your PA in 60 seconds
Just tap your answers. No email, no sign-up.
- What you need
- What the gigs are
- How many people
- How you move it
208 products hand-scored on 10 criteria. Prices are Sweetwater list prices from my July 2026 scorecard: check the live price before you buy.
How it picks
- Removes what won't work for youSpeakers too weak for your crowd, too heavy to carry alone, or mains-only when you need battery power.
- Weighs 10 hand scores by your answersOutput for big crowds, low end for DJs, coverage for speech, portability if you carry it yourself.
- Shows your top 5, plus one step upThe pricier pick only shows up if it is clearly better for you, with what the extra money buys.
FAQ
How big a PA do I need?
A pair of good 10 or 12-inch powered tops covers most gigs up to about 150 people. Add a sub for dance music; go bigger or to a line array beyond that.
Column PA or tops and subs?
Column systems set up in minutes and are easy to carry; separate tops and subs give you more level and low end for the same money.
Are PA prices per speaker?
Yes. Most gigs need two tops, so double the price for a pair.
How current are the prices?
These are Sweetwater list prices from my July 2026 scorecard. Check the live price and stock before you buy.
Are these affiliate links?
Yes. If you buy through a store link, I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. It never changes the ranking: the quiz only uses the scores and your answers.
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